Yearly Archives

2024

Manchin’s Decision Not to Run for White House Relieves Democrats

TL/DR - Joe Manchin, the West Virginia senator and high-profile centrist in US politics, has announced that he will not be running for president, providing relief to the Biden campaign. Manchin had previously considered a run to present voters with an alternative to Joe Biden and Donald Trump. His potential run had concerned Democrats, who feared…

Merck’s Price Increases Spark Big Pharma Accountability Debate

TL/DR - In January 2024, pharmaceutical company Merck raised the prices of 21 prescription products, with most increases surpassing the rate of inflation. This has sparked a debate on accountability in the pharmaceutical industry, leading to legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which aims to cap drug prices and introduce greater…

Ann Arbor University Addresses Financial Crisis in Town Halls

TL/DR - Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan is facing financial instability and may have to cut jobs. The university is holding two town halls to discuss these issues with concerned students, faculty, and staff. Despite the university's financial troubles, both the Ann Arbor campus and a sister campus in Wisconsin have recently seen…

Pemberton Phoenix Tenants Slam Poor Management: Top 5 Complaints

TL/DR - The Pemberton, a popular social spot in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, announced its sudden closure, causing distress among locals and tenants. Melanie Franco, the founder of Black Amethyst, a gem and stone gift shop located in The Pemberton, is scrambling to find a new location after the announcement, criticizing the management for not…